Totem Falls

Summary:

Totem Falls is an exceptional elementary school located in Snohomish, WA, serving 393 students in grades K-6 and consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. With a strong focus on academic excellence, diverse student population, and effective support systems, Totem Falls stands out as a shining example in the Snohomish School District.

Totem Falls consistently outperforms the Snohomish School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores, with 69.59% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and 68.66% in SBAC/Math, compared to the district's 61.17% and 51.44%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 15.27% Asian and 9.67% two or more races, is noteworthy, as it suggests an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Additionally, Totem Falls has a strong performance in serving its special education students, ranking 95 out of 566 Washington elementary schools in this category.

While Totem Falls stands out as an exceptional school, the nearby Everett School District also boasts high-performing schools, such as Cedar Wood Elementary and Tambark Creek Elementary School, which have also demonstrated exceptional academic performance. This suggests that both the Snohomish and Everett school districts are providing high-quality education to their students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 14211 Snohomish-Cascade Drive
       Snohomish, WA  98296


(360) 563-4750

District: Snohomish School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,737 Help


Students who attend Totem Falls usually attend:

Middle:    Valley View Middle School
High:    Glacier Peak High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
Asian:
15.3%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Compare Details Totem Falls ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Snohomish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), Asian (15.3%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Snohomish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Totem Falls is 14, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Snohomish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Totem Falls is $19,737, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Snohomish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Totem Falls:

SchoolDigger ranks Totem Falls 204th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Totem Falls in the ranking list.)

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Snohomish School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Snohomish School District 61st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Totem Falls

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Rank History for all students at Totem Falls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.35 145th 1026 85.9%
2005 75.74 210th 1031 79.6%
2006 79.64 145th 1051 86.2%
2007 84.81 103rd 1069 90.4%
2008 85.49 96th 1067 91.0%
2009 87.97 70th 1072 93.5%
2010 92.21 39th 1088 96.4%
2011 90.90 54th 1092 95.1%
2012 87.84 74th 1097 93.3%
2013 85.90 97th 1106 91.2%
2015 82.95 152nd 1067 85.8%
2016 92.23 49th 1053 95.3%
2017 89.22 93rd 1056 91.2%
2018 88.77 99th 1054 90.6%
2019 86.16 131st 1130 88.4%
2021 78.06 223rd 1107 79.9%
2022 84.36 172nd 1169 85.3%
2023 84.50 170th 1169 85.5%
2024 81.49 204th 1168 82.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Totem Falls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.39 95th 566 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Totem Falls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.56 116th 1004 88.4%
2019 71.71 293rd 1068 72.6%
2021 69.89 264th 1008 73.8%
2022 81.59 180th 1100 83.6%
2023 70.00 293rd 1094 73.2%
2024 65.34 343rd 1093 68.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Totem Falls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.42 114th 999 88.6%
2019 89.57 87th 1075 91.9%
2021 82.69 166th 1025 83.8%
2022 80.86 197th 1113 82.3%
2023 86.69 134th 1099 87.8%
2024 80.36 204th 1099 81.4%
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Rank History for White students at Totem Falls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.85 60th 833 92.8%
2019 77.86 209th 1027 79.6%
2021 63.84 320th 943 66.1%
2022 72.50 272nd 1031 73.6%
2023 75.22 249th 1011 75.4%
2024 74.67 243rd 1009 75.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Open Quote Great school. Wonderful parent involvement as well. You get input each year as to what teacher/learning style would be ideal for your student the following year. If there is an issue, they take care of it right away. Our daughter had a pesky little boy bothering her on the bus for a month. She was becoming more upset by his actions so I finally called the school. They spoke to the boy and his parents and had him put in an assigned seat on the bus for the rest of the year the very next day, issue solved. Teachers are so friendly, it does not get any better then Totem Falls! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Totem Falls

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 398 6 24 6 2 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 450 6 38 6 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 469 6 36 3 4 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 520 3 28 6 5 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 520 3 28 6 5 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 476 2 32 7 4 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 527 2 29 9 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 548 5 36 10 6 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 580 4 42 11 8 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 602 2 44 15 8 n/a n/a 0 671
2002 574 7 56 16 8 n/a n/a 0 661
2003 574 7 56 16 8 n/a n/a 0 661
2004 591 5 57 13 6 n/a n/a 0 672
2005 599 5 69 13 4 n/a n/a 0 690
2006 609 11 90 14 6 n/a n/a 1 731
2007 655 11 82 15 5 n/a n/a 1 769
2008 488 5 49 12 4 n/a n/a 0 558
2009 488 5 39 12 4 n/a n/a 1 549
2010 481 6 39 13 2 n/a n/a 1 542
2011 442 5 31 28 4 1 9 0 520
2012 418 5 24 33 3 0 21 0 504
2013 420 6 24 31 3 0 18 0 502
2014 405 4 27 30 3 1 20 0 490
2015 360 4 27 27 4 1 10 0 433
2016 362 7 27 30 4 1 15 0 446
2017 363 7 29 26 4 1 17 0 447
2018 358 9 40 20 2 1 9 0 439
2019 361 11 45 19 0 3 8 0 447
2020 350 7 47 19 1 3 16 0 443
2021 312 7 51 22 1 2 26 0 421
2022 266 7 43 31 1 0 36 0 384
2023 258 7 60 27 1 2 38 0 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Totem Falls

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 436 21.5 20.2 n/a
1993 502 22.4 22.4 n/a
1994 518 23.5 22.0 n/a
1995 562 25.6 22.0 n/a
1996 562 25.6 22.0 n/a
1997 521 25.2 20.7 n/a
1998 572 26.1 21.9 n/a
1999 605 27.5 22.0 n/a
2000 645 28.8 22.4 n/a
2001 671 31.8 21.1 n/a
2002 661 31.2 21.2 2
2003 661 31.2 21.2 2
2004 672 32.0 21.0 2.5
2005 690 31.7 21.8 2
2006 731 35.0 20.9 2.1
2007 769 33.4 23.0 2.7
2008 558 27.9 20.0 1.8
2009 549 27.9 19.7 1.5
2010 542 26.4 20.5 4.4
2011 520 27.3 18.9 5.4
2012 504 24.5 20.5 9.1
2013 502 25.6 19.5 6.4
2014 490 n/a n/a 6.5
2015 433 26.0 16.6 6.9
2016 446 24.0 18.5 7.2
2017 447 24.8 17.9 9.6
2018 439 26.4 16.6 7.1
2019 447 27.4 16.3 7.2
2020 443 26.5 16.7 10.6
2021 421 29.0 14.5 8.3
2022 384 29.3 13.0 12
2023 393 28.0 14.0 11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Totem Falls

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 436 21.5 20.2 n/a
1993 502 22.4 22.4 n/a
1994 518 23.5 22.0 n/a
1995 562 25.6 22.0 n/a
1996 562 25.6 22.0 n/a
1997 521 25.2 20.7 n/a
1998 572 26.1 21.9 n/a
1999 605 27.5 22.0 n/a
2000 645 28.8 22.4 n/a
2001 671 31.8 21.1 n/a
2002 661 31.2 21.2 2
2003 661 31.2 21.2 2
2004 672 32.0 21.0 2.5
2005 690 31.7 21.8 2
2006 731 35.0 20.9 2.1
2007 769 33.4 23.0 2.7
2008 558 27.9 20.0 1.8
2009 549 27.9 19.7 1.5
2010 542 26.4 20.5 4.4
2011 520 27.3 18.9 5.4
2012 504 24.5 20.5 9.1
2013 502 25.6 19.5 6.4
2014 490 n/a n/a 6.5
2015 433 26.0 16.6 6.9
2016 446 24.0 18.5 7.2
2017 447 24.8 17.9 9.6
2018 439 26.4 16.6 7.1
2019 447 27.4 16.3 7.2
2020 443 26.5 16.7 10.6
2021 421 29.0 14.5 8.3
2022 384 29.3 13.0 12
2023 393 28.0 14.0 11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201698.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201798.4%0.0%1.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201894.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%
201991.9%0.0%1.6%0.0%6.5%91.9%91.9%95.2%93.6%95.2%93.6%
202093.7%1.6%1.6%0.0%3.2%93.7%93.7%95.2%96.8%93.7%98.4%98.4%98.4%93.7%
202296.2%3.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.1%98.1%100.0%96.2%98.1%96.2%96.2%96.2%98.1%
202395.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.9%97.9%95.8%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202492.7%0.0%1.8%0.0%0.0%96.4%96.4%96.4%94.6%96.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Totem Falls

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201888.7%1.9%5.7%0.0%3.8%94.3%90.6%96.2%94.3%96.2%90.6%
201998.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Totem Falls

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.7%0.2%1.8%2.9%96.7%96.5%96.5%96.9%97.8%96.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Totem Falls

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,312 (8.2%) $14,695 (91.8%) $16,007
2020 $1,126 (8.1%) $12,836 (91.9%) $13,961
2021 $1,442 (7.5%) $17,739 (92.5%) $19,182
2022 $1,283 (6.5%) $18,454 (93.5%) $19,737

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Totem Falls

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 170th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Totem Falls)6071.7
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)62.158
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Totem Falls)68.381.1
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Snohomish School District)63.659.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Totem Falls)82.169
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)66.656.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Totem Falls)92.969
 23.9%
   4th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)63.858.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Totem Falls)73.669.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)66.261.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Totem Falls)72.249.1
 23.1%
   5th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)51.248.9
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Totem Falls)77.860
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Snohomish School District)59.858.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Totem Falls)85.577.6
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)65.561.4
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Totem Falls)84.169
 15.1%
   6th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)58.151
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Totem Falls)75.671.9
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)69.560.6
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Totem Falls)79.567
 12.5%
   All Grades Math (Snohomish School District)58.150.4
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Totem Falls)77.860
 17.8%
   All Grades Science (Snohomish School District)59.454.4
 5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447393
 12.1%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian01
Asian4560
 33.3%
Hispanic1927
 42.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White361258
 28.5%
Two or More Races838
 375%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.2%11.5%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Totem Falls

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Totem Falls.

Students who attend Totem Falls usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Middle School
High : Glacier Peak High School

Students at Totem Falls are 66% White, 15% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Totem Falls ranks 204th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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